Bennington, VT Demographics

A map of Bennington's Population by Race

Bennington, Vermont has an estimated population of 9,245, an increase from the 8,795 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bennington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bennington has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bennington, that probability was 18.0% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bennington is ranked the 5th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bennington was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bennington's White Population

8,329 residents of Bennington, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bennington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Bennington ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bennington's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Bennington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.1%.

Bennington is more White than neighboring South Shaftsbury (88% White), and North Bennington (87.6% White). Bennington is less White than neighboring Old Bennington (98.4% White), Pownal Center (97.4% White), and North Pownal (94.2% White).

Bennington's Black Population

44 residents of Bennington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bennington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Bennington ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bennington's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Black residents' share of Bennington's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Bennington is more Black than neighboring Old Bennington (0% Black), South Shaftsbury (0% Black), North Bennington (0.1% Black), Pownal Center (0% Black), and North Pownal (0% Black).

Bennington's Asian Population

115 residents of Bennington, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bennington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Bennington ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bennington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Bennington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Bennington is more Asian than neighboring Old Bennington (0% Asian), South Shaftsbury (0% Asian), Pownal Center (0% Asian), and North Pownal (0% Asian). Bennington is less Asian than neighboring North Bennington (5.7% Asian).

Bennington's Hispanic Population

240 residents of Bennington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bennington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Bennington ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bennington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bennington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Bennington is more Hispanic than neighboring Old Bennington (0% Hispanic), South Shaftsbury (0% Hispanic), North Bennington (1.3% Hispanic), and North Pownal (0% Hispanic).

Bennington's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Bennington, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bennington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bennington ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bennington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bennington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Bennington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Bennington (0% Native American/Other), South Shaftsbury (0% Native American/Other), North Bennington (0.1% Native American/Other), Pownal Center (0% Native American/Other), and North Pownal (0% Native American/Other).

Bennington's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Bennington, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bennington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bennington ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bennington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bennington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Bennington is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Bennington (1.6% Multiracial), and Pownal Center (0% Multiracial). Bennington is less Multiracial than neighboring South Shaftsbury (12% Multiracial), North Bennington (5.2% Multiracial), and North Pownal (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.